Minneapolis is in mourning one day after a 23-year-old assailant stormed a school church and opened fire. The rampage ended with a fatal self-inflicted gunshot, but the scars run deep. 😔
Authorities report that two children were killed, and 17 people were wounded2280200014 of them children. They also found a manifesto at the scene, sparking urgent questions about what drove the shooter to this point.
Residents took to social media, posting messages of grief and solidarity across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Candlelight vigils and online tributes filled feeds with 💔 and 🙏 as the community looked for comfort.
Local leaders are demanding answers on school security and mental health resources as investigations continue. Many hope that stronger safeguards will protect students in the future.
As Minneapolis searches for meaning in the aftermath, unity and honest conversations on prevention may emerge from the heartbreak of this day. 🕯️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
